Ukraine war: Russia attacks Kyiv as Zelenskyy speaks with Trump and Macron

Russia intensified its attacks on Ukraine, launching multiple missiles that struck targets in Kyiv and other regions overnight. The capital city experienced several explosions, prompting residents to seek shelter. Ukraine's air force reported that at least two missiles were directed toward Kyiv, with another aimed at the central Poltava region.

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The enemy is attacking the capital with ballistic missiles.

The ongoing conflict, now in its fourth year, was a central topic at the G7 summit in Évian, France. Leaders from the United States, Germany, France, Britain, Italy, Canada, and Japan issued a statement reaffirming their "unwavering support for Ukraine." They pledged to enhance the delivery of air defense systems, additional weaponry, and long-range capabilities. The group also committed to increasing sanctions to further pressure Russia's war economy.

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We reaffirm our unwavering support for Ukraine.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who attended the summit as a guest, engaged in crucial coordination calls with U.S. President Donald Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron after the summit concluded. Zelenskyy described the calls as "important coordination that can achieve a lot," expressing gratitude to President Trump for his interest in Ukraine and willingness to contribute to peace efforts.

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An important coordination call that can achieve a lot.

Following these discussions, Zelenskyy arrived in Brussels for an EU summit. He also met with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte and German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius, signaling continued diplomatic efforts and military coordination amid the sustained Russian aggression.

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I thank President Trump for his interest in Ukraine and his willingness to contribute to bringing about peace.